Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
40d1b3f0-2d02-4a14-8e09-fa86defac391
Transportation
Associated ID
a280bd04-7ae3-4134-8e8f-89e0e946d64c
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Description
The dataset represents freight trucks with a 18-26t (including 26t) payload capacity and China IV emission standard providing one ton-kilometer of transportation service. The transportation dataset covers the entire life cycle of transport, including the construction, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life phases of vehicles and highway infrastructure.
The average cargo load of this Class II heavy-duty truck is 24 tons, with an average load factor of 60%. These values are referenced from studies on fuel consumption of freight vehicles and the "China Road Freight Big Data Carbon Emission Report". Fuel consumption and major emissions (nitrogen oxides, nitrous oxide, methane, non-methane hydrocarbons, ammonia, benzene, and lead) are calculated based on fuel consumption limits for operational diesel trucks according to Chinese standards and literature.
Truck size and load factor determine the GVW, and thus influence fuel consumption and exhaust and non-exhaust emissions. Exhaust emissions from fuel combustion depend on the fuel (fuel type and quantity) or on the emission tier, which reflects the vehicle's compliance with emission regulations. For highway infrastructure, expenditures and environmental interventions due to highway construction are allocated based on total ton-kilometer performance. Expenditures for highway infrastructure operation and land use have been allocated based on annual vehicle kilometers traveled.
Activity Description
This dataset represents the transportation service of heavy-duty truck type II (payload 18-26 t, including 26 t), meeting China IV emission standards, for 1 ton-kilometer. The dataset covers the entire transportation life cycle, including vehicle production and maintenance, freight transportation, and the construction, operation, maintenance, and disposal of road pavements.
Process Description
This dataset can be used for 1 t·km freight services utilizing a heavy-duty type II truck (payload 18–26 tons, including 26 tons) meeting China IV emission standards. This represents transporting 1 ton of cargo over a distance of 1 kilometer, with the service focusing solely on goods transportation. The vehicle operates on diesel fuel.
Time period
2018
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
National average data
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology